About Pokhara University
Pokhara University (PU) is a public and non-profit university in Nepal which was established by the Government of Nepal, formulating PU Act 1997. It is the second-largest university in the country in terms of students’ enrolment.
More than 30,000 students are enrolled in its four constituent, three joint constituent colleges and 58 affiliated colleges. Currently, PU has 57 programs and offers about thousand courses in various undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. PU generates most of its revenue through the maximum participation of the private sector in higher education. Over the period of 22 years since its inception, Pokhara University is playing an active role in promoting higher education in the region with special emphasis on the four faculties- Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Health Sciences. Pokhara University has a collaboration with 70 institutions across the globe. Annually, more than 1000 full scholarships are offered extensively to students all over Nepal.
The main objectives of the PU are as follows:
- To produce high quality skilled human resource in the area of science, technology, management, social, sciences, law, humanities, education, and other professional areas for national development.
- To encourage the participation of the private sector in the development of higher education
- To create a healthy, respectful and result-oriented and disciplined academic environment by improving quality in higher education
- To promote the quality and standard of higher education through healthy competition in higher education
- To contribute to the community development by operating extension programmes
The University has introduced a number of innovative programmes in many areas and it has been able to create a niche for itself. In order to pursue a sustained path of growth, meet national expectations, and launch effective programmes in an efficient manner, there was a need for a strategically planned approach. The first five-year action plan was effective from July 2008 to June 2013. The third five-year action plan (2018-2023) is in action. Now, there are four faculties and a doctoral council which guide the four constituent schools and 58 affiliated colleges for their academics.
Vision
The vision of Pokhara University is to become a leader in the promotion of education across the globe and contribute in raising the living standard and improving the quality of life of the people to bring about the permanent peace, prosperity, and well-being in the country.
Mission
The mission of Pokhara University is to make it a centre of excellence for Higher Education by excelling teaching and learning, research, and publication activities; contributing to the national development process by producing job market-oriented, responsible, productive, service-oriented and committed human resources; and linking the university system with the community services.
Faculty of Management Studies
The Faculty of Management Studies offers Bachelors, Master and Doctoral level. Dean is the head of the faculty. There is a Management Subject Committee which provides suggestion to Dean in academic issues. Six programs under Master level and seven programs under Bachelors level including a post-graduate diploma program are running under FMS. A doctoral program in management has been run under the Council for Doctoral studies.
Master’s Level Programs
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Programs |
Year |
T/S |
Credit Hours |
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Master of Business Administration |
2 |
6 T |
66 |
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Master of Business Administration (Global Business) |
2 |
6 T |
69 |
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Master of Business Administration (Finance) |
2 |
6 T |
69 |
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Master of Business Administration (Executives) |
1.5 |
3 S |
48 |
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Master of Business Administration (Jobholder) |
32 months |
8 T |
66 |
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Master of Health Care Management (MHCM) |
2 |
4 S |
54 |
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Master of Computer Information System (MCIS) |
2 |
4 S |
60 |
T: Trimester (4 months), S: Semester (6 months),
Bachelor Level Programs
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Programs |
Year |
Sem. |
Credit Hours |
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Bachelor of Business Administration |
4 |
8 |
120 |
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Bachelor of Business Administration-Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI) |
4 |
8 |
120 |
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Bachelor of Health Care Management (BHCM) |
4 |
8 |
60 |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management (PGDHCM) |
1.5 |
3 |
36 |
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Bachelors of Hotel Management (BHM) |
4 |
8 |
120 |
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Business Administration in Travel and Tourism (BBA-TT) |
4 |
8 |
120 |
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Bachelors of Computer Information System (BCIS) |
4 |
8 |
126 |
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School of Business Pokhara University
The School of Business is one of the constituent colleges out of four colleges. The School was established in 1999 to offer three-year semester-based bachelor level program the first time in Nepal. Initially, the college was known as Pokhara University Campus, converted to Management Campus later on and again changed its name as School of Business. The School is located in Dhungepatan, Pokhara Metropolitan City-30, Kaski. The school started MBA program from 2000. School offers the following programs.
 Master of Business Administration
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Master of Business Administration
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Bachelors of Business Administration
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Bachelors of Business Administration-Banking and Insurance
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The school’s philosophy is to provide a quality education that is sound in concept, implemented by competent and dedicated faculty and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields the programs offered to emphasize hands-on training are relevant to employers and focus on areas that offer strong, long term employment opportunities. The school shall remain engaged in the process of preparing its students to fit into this complex social structure, and to play particular social roles as members of more than one institutional group. It is highly concerned with the preparation of the student for his or her future occupation in life.
VISION
To take a leading position in higher education in management in a competitive business world.
MISSION
Develop the institution into a Center of Excellence for Higher Education by enhancing teaching, learning and research activities; to accelerate the national development process by producing job market-driven, responsible, productive, welfare focused and committed human resources; to link the university system with community services.
Unfold the potential and creativity of learners, advocating humanism, reason, innovation, and search for truth.
LONG-TERM GOALS
- Promote a high-ranked university in South Asia.
- Produce high-level human resources equipped with skills, values, competencies, and excellence.
- Prepare high-level manpower capable of facing challenges and giving directions for future developments.
- Integrate academic research and scholarship that will strengthen the teaching curriculum, and thus, preserve, generate and disseminate knowledge.
- Build a dynamic university system proficient in withstanding changes and challenges.
- Pursue excellence and quality in all aspects of the University’s activities and services.
SHORT-TERM GOALS
- Launch programs rich in scope and content, endowed with problem-solving strategies, especially in the areas with gaps between needs and availability from local, national and international perspectives.
- Develop a rigorous and interactive community of faculty and students where human relationships are valued and respected, equality of opportunity pursued, and personal and intellectual development fostered.
- Provide students of the Western Development Region with equitable access to resources to encourage educational partnerships both externally and internally to help materialize the University’s mission.
- Contribute to the socio-economic development of the region as well as the nation.
SALIENT FEATURES OF SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
- Well educated, experienced faculties having exposures in different countries and renowned universities.
- Full-time faculties, a large pool of guest lectures comprising the scholar from different universities, professionals from corporate sectors and experienced entrepreneurs.
- Offers quality education charging a minimum fee and provides scholarship to 20 per cent students.
- Counselling facilities to a student during the entire working hours.
- Interactive lectures comprising Case Studies, Group Discussion, Project Assignment, Field Visits, Class Presentation and other modern teaching techniques.
- Project Work and Internship are an integral part of the curriculum. Students have a great opportunity to learn research practically.
- Audiovisual teaching pedagogy, a rich library with a wide range of textbooks, reference books, study materials, e-resource and internet facilities.
- Various Extra-curricular Activities and Educational Excursions for the exposure of the students in different dimensions.
- Frequent and reliable transportation facility at a cheaper cost by local buses from Pokhara City to University premises.
- The peaceful and serene learning environment and spacious place for sports and entertainment.
MAJOR ORGANS OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The school has a school management committee (SMC), Director, different committees, faculties and staffs, program coordinators, and internal exam coordinators. SMC is responsible for the planning, monitoring and supervision of the activities of the school. Dean chairs the SMC while Director acts as a member secretary.
There are various committees to perform the academic, educational, and administrative functions.
Research Related Committee
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Research Management Committee |
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Faculty Research Grants Committee |
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Graduate Research Project Committee |
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Journal Editorial Committee |
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Project Work Committee |
Students Related Committee
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Corporate Relation and Placement Committee |
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Students Counseling and Professional Development Cell |
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Students Welfare and Extension |
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Alumni Committee |
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Alumni Association (PUSOBAA) |
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Other Committee
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School Management Committee |
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Internal Quality Assurance Committee |
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Self Assessment Team |
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EIMS Committee |
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Admission Committee
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